Bisphenol S (BPS) has replaced BPA in various food contact applications, knowledge on toxicity and exposure remains limited
March 24, 2014
Triclosan to be banned from range of products
Triclosan to be banned from textiles, rubber, paints, plastic films; potential authorization for use as biocide in food contact to be awaited
March 24, 2014
Opinion: Phthalates threaten male fertility
New York Times reports on phthalates, effect on fertility disproportionate for men
March 24, 2014
Insurer cautions on nanomaterials
Zurich Insurerance Group labels nanotechnology industry an ‘emerging risk’, lack of knowledge on long term effects
March 24, 2014
Opinion: FMCs need highest production standards
Indian newspaper publishes article on food packaging, stresses the need for highest standards in the supply chain to ensure consumer safety
March 21, 2014
Another Californian city considers plastic foam ban
Proposed ordinance to ban styrofoam, excepts a variety of packaging
March 20, 2014
BPA reproductive toxicant classification to be strengthened
ECHA Committee for Risk Assessment unanimously supports French proposal, proposes classifying BPA as category 1B reproductive toxicant
March 20, 2014
Asbestos responsible for higher mortality than car accidents
The New Statesman reports on asbestos industry and its victims; some types of asbestos also authorized for food contact materials in US
March 19, 2014
Elevated exposure to phthalates
New biomonitoring report reveals high levels of phthalates
